Tag: music

Normally when I think of music I love it’s by The Smashing Pumpkins but another band has emerged in the past few years that sounds similar but not ripped off: Silversun Pickups. This band out of California has a lead singer with similar vocals to Billy Corgan and the band’s “sound” could easily be mistaken… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for May 19

Last time the chosen lyrics were a bit out of left field for most people. The Calling is likely considered a ‘one hit wonder’ band and people don’t give them much of a second thought. This week we focus on a song that’s performed by a band with a extremely loyal following: Dave Matthews Band.… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for May 12

Welcome back to the return of Lyrically Speaking! Since it’s been a while, I’ll quickly re-introduce this part of Copious Notes. Music is really poetry set to sound. It can inspire and really move us emotionally. The purpose of these posts is to help generate the spark of an idea that may hit you. So… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for April 28

As most of you already know, I am a big fan of Dido. Her first two albums are filled with great words and melodies that speak to me. I’m sure there are songs of hers that you specifically enjoy. Well two weeks ago she released her third album Safe Trip Home, bringing us a new… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for December 4

I know what you’re thinking. “A Lyrically Speaking Post?? It’s only Thursday!” and you are correct if you’re surprised to see some musical poetry on the day before the end of the week. I’m a bit surprised that I wanted to post this series today, but there is good reason. What is that reason? You’ll… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for October 23

Hey it’s Friday everyone and I’m here to bring you another song that I think has great lyrics and also sounds great. This week, I bring you an interesting song that I didn’t know about a few months ago. As I’ve mentioned previously, I listen to Pandora a lot when I write and even when… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for October 17

Hello and good Friday to everyone! Today I wanted to go a little more mellow with the song selection this week. I selected Yellowcard because many people don’t know their album Ocean Avenue had a lot of good songs besides what made it on the radio. I think you’ll all find this particular track to… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for October 10

Happy Friday everyone! It’s that time of the week where, first you’re ready to get on with your great three-day holiday weekend. But that also means today is another edition of lyrically speaking. Now, I know some of you are already off-line for the great weekend and I understand if you don’t really care about… Continue reading Lyrically speaking for August 29

Happy Friday everyone! This week I bring to you another song that I’ve been really into these past few weeks. Sometimes a song comes around that you just really enjoy listening to, not just for the lyrics but also because the melody is really great. I don’t even mean great in that ‘typical radio formula’… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for August 22